Former Marlins general manager Larry Beinfest was in town Friday for the Padres’ first interview for their general manager, the team announced Friday afternoon.

The 50-year-old Beinfest guided the Marlins to their second World Series in 2003 with baseball’s 25th-ranked payroll. He was promoted to president of baseball operations in 2007, where he served until owner Jeffrey Loria until he was fired last year as the Marlins headed toward a 100-loss season.

Team President Mike Dee said earlier this week that the search for Josh Byrnes’ replacement could last past the July 31 non-waiver trading deadline. Other names connected to the Padres' candidates list include Cubs executive Jason McLeod and assistant general managers John Coppolella (Braves), Mike Hazen (Red Sox), Billy Eppler (Yankees), Thad Levine (Rangers) and Michael Girsch (Cardinals).

Notable

LF Carlos Quentin was scratched from the starting lineup with soreness in his left shoulder, stemming from a diving play he attempted Wednesday in San Francisco, Padres manager Bud Black said. Quentin swung in the cage before the game, but the team opted to hold him out of the lineup. He is considered day-to-day.

On the disabled list retroactive to June 12, RHP Nick Vincent (shoulder) began his throwing program Friday. LHP Troy Patton (shoulder), meanwhile, will see Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion. He has not thrown a ball since landing on the disabled list June 14.

RHP Andrew Cashner (shoulder) is expected to play catch within the next few days.

INF Irving Falu is expected to join the Padres on Saturday. Acquired off waivers Thursday, Falu had been away from the Brewers’ Triple-A affiliate following a death in the family.